Independence Day

1. When was America discovered ? in _________ 2.What's the capital city of the USA ? _______________

3. How many states are there in the US ? ___ 4.Who was the first US president ? ______________________

5. When is Independence Day celebrated ? on _________________

6. Why do the Americans celebrate Independence Day ?

 They celebrate the first moon landing
 They celebrate their independence from England
 They celebrate the end of the American Civil War
 They celebrate the President's birthday
7. When did America become independent ? on __________________________
8. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed ?
 in New York
 in Washington
 in Philadelphia
 in Boston
9. Who helped write the Declaration of Independence and became the third US President ?
_____________________________
10. Americans celebrate Independence Day with
 parades
 marching bands
 barbecues, picnics and apple pies
 fireworks

11. What is the name of the character that traditionally appears on US patriotic events ?
 Uncle Sam  Uncle Tom  Uncle Barack
12. What is the name of the American flag ?
 The Stars and Stripes  Old Glory  The Star-Spangled Banner
13. What colour is the American flag ? ____________________________________
14. How many stripes are there ? _______
15. What do they represent ? _____________________________________________________
16. How many stars are there ? ___________
17. What do they represent ? ________________________________________________
18. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the US ?
 England
 France
 Italy
 Canada
19. The Statue of Liberty was a present to celebrate the
 50th anniversary of independence.
 100th anniversary of independence.
 150th anniversary of independence.
 30th anniversary of independence.
20. The date of Independence Day is written on
 the torch
 the seven spikes
 the tablet in her left hand
 her dress
my score  _____ / 20
answer key
Independence Day

1. When was America discovered ? in 1492 2.What's the capital city of the USA ? Washington D.C.

3. How many states are there in the US ? 50 4.Who was the first US president ? George Washington

5. When is Independence Day celebrated ? on July 4th

6. Why do the Americans celebrate Independence Day ?

 They celebrate the first moon landing
 They celebrate their independence from England
 They celebrate the end of the American Civil War
 They celebrate the President's birthday
7. When did America become independent ? on July 4th 1776
8. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed ?
 in New York
 in Washington
 in Philadelphia
 in Boston
9. Who helped write the Declaration of Independence and became the third US President ?
Thomas Jefferson
10. Americans celebrate Independence Day with
 parades
 marching bands
 barbecues, picnics and apple pies
 fireworks

11. What is the name of the character that traditionally appears on US patriotic events ?
 Uncle Sam  Uncle Tom  Uncle Barack
12. What is the name of the American flag ?
 The Stars and Stripes  Old Glory  The Star-Spangled Banner
13. What colour is the American flag ? red, white and blue
14. How many stripes are there ? 13
15. What do they represent ? the thirteen original colonies
16. How many stars are there ? 50
17. What do they represent ? the fifty states of the USA
18. Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to the US ?
 England
 France
 Italy
 Canada
19. The Statue of Liberty was a present to celebrate the
 50th anniversary of independence.
 100th anniversary of independence.
 150th anniversary of independence.
 30th anniversary of independence.
20. The date of Independence Day is written on
 the torch
 the seven spikes
 the tablet in her left hand
 her dress